18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.

20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

23. Smile and laugh more.

24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Society:

25. Call your family often.

26. Each day give something good to others.

27.. Forgive everyone for everything..

28.. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.

29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

30. What other people think of you is none of your business.

31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right thing!

33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

34. GOD heals everything..

35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change...

36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

37.. The best is yet to come...

38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.

39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:

40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about, I just did

My friend Lyn sent this to me in an email. My friend Marydon told me to put this on my blog. So thanks ladies for this wonderful piece and the good advice to share it with more folks than are in my email address book! I think we all can follow these simple guidelines and enjoy a wonderful 2011. May goodness and kindness follow you everywhere you go!

Anne - this is really sweet. There were some very thought-provoking points. There were some that made me laugh/smile, too...especially making sure to spend time with people over 70 years old & under the age of 6 :) :) Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)